Our job as parents is to keep our children safe and with a little help from modern technology, we are now able to do so much more effectively than our parents did.

Need a little help protecting your teen? There's an app for that! Our job as parents is to keep our children safe and with a little help from modern technology, we are now able to do so much more effectively than our parents did. Listed below are five fabulous apps for to help aid you in keeping a watchful eye over your teens.

MyMoby Family Tracker- Save the text and the phone call – teens can press the check-in button to let you know they are okay and their location. What teenager wants to take time away from their socializing to write a text – one button press and everyone is happy. It makes coordinating hectic pick-ups easier. FREE

Life Before Text- Disables text and phone usage when a driver reaches speeds over 10 mph. Statistics show that over 50 percent of teens text while driving, and that deaths caused from vehicles and texting are six times higher than those involving alcohol. There are overrides, but it will alert you to those occurrences via email. $3.99

Plugged In- Providing detailed reviews of movies, TV shows and music, this app makes it easy to answer kids' requests to see a specific movie. If you say "no," it's based on knowledge instead of gut, which is fair for everyone. FREE

Find My iPhone/ Where's My Droid- Both of these apps are must haves in a world of couches, cluttered cars and kids that misplace our and their phones. Two features we love: (1) Even if the phone is on vibrate, the app will cause it to ring loudly. (2) The geo location can help you find where you left it if it's out of earshot. BOTH FREE

Do you have any app suggestions to help keep your children safe? If so, let us know in the comments below! We are always on the look out for great apps— especially when they involve teens! For more suggestions about apps and technology, be sure to check out our website: www.potentialmagazine.com!